Privacy Policy

Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how alwaysonplanb.com ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our applications and services.

This policy is specifically designed to comply with Google API Services User Data Policy and OAuth verification requirements.

Applications Covered

This policy currently covers:

Smart Delete for Gmail™ - Email management and cleanup tool

Google User Data Handling

What Google User Data We Collect

• Gmail email metadata: Sender addresses, email subjects, dates, labels, and thread information
• Gmail email content: Never accessed (not required for functionality)
• Google account information: Email address and basic profile information through OAuth
• Usage data: Number of emails processed, deletion rules created, and application usage statistics

How We Use Google User Data

• Pattern Recognition: Analyze email metadata to identify promotional emails, newsletters, and cleanup opportunities
• Preview Generation: Create safe preview lists showing exactly which emails will be affected by deletion rules
• Email Management: Execute user-authorized deletion operations by moving emails to Gmail trash
• Rule Creation: Enable users to create custom email cleanup rules based on their email patterns
• Usage Analytics: Track application usage for freemium tier management and feature improvement

Google User Data Sharing and Transfers

What We DO NOT Do With Google User Data

• Never sell, rent, or trade Google user data to any third parties
• Never transfer data to advertising networks or marketing companies
• Never use data for AI/ML training or model development purposes
• Never allow human reading of email content without explicit user consent
• Never store email content permanently or externally from Google's infrastructure
• Never use for advertising or creating user profiles for targeted marketing

Limited Data Processing

Google user data is processed exclusively for providing our core application functionality:

• Email cleanup and management features
• User-requested preview and deletion operations
• Application security and abuse prevention
• Compliance with legal obligations

Third-Party Service Providers

We do not share Google user data with any third-party service providers. All processing occurs within Google's secure Apps Script environment.

Data Protection and Retention

Sensitive Data Protection Mechanisms

• Encryption in transit: All data transmission uses industry-standard TLS encryption
• Google infrastructure: All processing occurs within Google's secure Apps Script environment
• No external storage: Email metadata processed within Google's secure infrastructure, email body content never accessed
• Access controls: Strict authentication and authorization protocols using OAuth 2.0
• Minimal access: Only necessary data accessed for specific user-authorized operations
• Zero-knowledge architecture: We cannot access user data without explicit user authorization per session

Data Retention and Deletion Policies

• Email metadata: Never stored permanently - processed only during active operations
• User settings: Retained until manually deleted by user or application uninstalled
• Temporary data: Automatically purged after each operation completion
• User deletion: All user data deleted within 30 days of application removal
• User rights: Users can request immediate data deletion by contacting us
• No backup retention: No copies of user data are retained in backup systems

Detailed Data Retention Schedule

• Email content: Never accessed (not required for functionality)
• Processing metadata: 0 days (purged immediately after operation)
• User preferences and rules: Until user deletion or uninstall
• Usage statistics: 12 months maximum (anonymized aggregates only)
• Authentication tokens: Until user revokes access or tokens expire
• Error logs: 30 days maximum (no personal data included)

Additional Information We Access and Collect

Application-Specific Data Access

Smart Delete for Gmail™:

• Email metadata (sender, subject, date) for rule creation
• Email threads to perform user-authorized deletion operations
• User-created deletion rules and preferences
• Usage statistics for freemium tier management

General Information

• Account information provided through Google OAuth
• Application usage data for functionality and support
• User preferences and configuration settings

How We Use Your Information

We use your information exclusively to:

• Provide core application functionality as requested by you
• Maintain user preferences and settings
• Generate usage analytics for freemium tier management
• Provide customer support when requested
• Comply with legal obligations and platform requirements

Data Storage and Security

Storage Location

• All data stored within Google's secure infrastructure using Google Apps Script
• No external servers or third-party databases store your personal data
• Your information never leaves Google's secure environment

Security Measures

• Data transmission encrypted using industry-standard protocols
• Access controls limit data access to essential functionality only
• Regular security assessments and updates

Data Retention

• User settings retained until manually deleted or app uninstalled
• Temporary processing data cleared after operations complete
• No permanent storage of email metadata or sensitive personal information

Your Rights and Controls

You maintain complete control over your data:

• Access your stored settings through application interfaces
• Modify or delete rules and preferences anytime
• Revoke access by uninstalling applications

• Request data deletion by contacting us
• Export your settings and configurations
• Withdraw consent at any time through Google Account settings

Platform Compliance

Our applications comply with:

• Google API Services User Data Policy
• Google Workspace Marketplace requirements
• Google Limited Use requirements for sensitive data access

• Platform-specific security and privacy standards
• OAuth 2.0 security best practices
• Apps Script platform policies

Legal Compliance

This Privacy Policy complies with:

• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
• UK Data Protection Act 2018

• Google API Services User Data Policy
• Google Limited Use requirements
• Other applicable data protection laws

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect:

• New applications or features
• Changes in legal requirements
• Platform policy updates
• Enhanced security measures

Users will be notified of significant changes through:

• Application interface notifications
• Email notifications (when available)
• Updated policy posted at alwaysonplanb.com

Current Version: This privacy policy was last updated on August 17, 2025, and includes comprehensive Google API compliance requirements.

Contact Information

For privacy-related questions, data deletion requests, or concerns about our Google user data handling:

Website: alwaysonplanb.com

Email: alwaysonplanb@gmail.com

Developer: Venkata P

Support: Available through respective application marketplaces

Response Time: Within 48 hours for privacy-related inquiries